Alternatives to OsmAnd
Deep offline OpenStreetMap navigation
OsmAnd ranks #2 of 9 in Navigation apps, with an Alt Score of 91. It is licensed under GPL-3.0, freemium from $5.99/month (OsmAnd Pro Monthly) and available on iOS and Android. 10 of 10 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Drivers, cyclists, hikers, and travelers who need detailed offline maps and navigation without relying on a data connection, plus privacy-conscious users who prefer open-source, OpenStreetMap-based tools over mainstream map apps.
Fully offline vector maps for any region worldwide, built on OpenStreetMap data with monthly updates and optional live hourly updates. Turn-by-turn voice navigation with automatic rerouting, lane guidance, speed limits, and traffic warnings, alongside dedicated routing profiles for driving, cycling, and walking. Extras include GPX track recording and overlays, contour lines and hill-shading via plugins, public transport info, and Wikipedia POI data. Free to use with a one-time paid unlock (OsmAnd+) for unlimited map downloads and extra features.
Users download offline map data for their regions of interest, then search or drop pins to set destinations and get turn-by-turn navigation without needing a network connection. Optional plugins and settings let users layer in GPX tracks, contour lines, and other data for hiking, cycling, or driving use cases.
Where OsmAnd stands out
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Feature comparison
Rows come from the Navigation apps checklist (14 rows). Human-verified cells only. ? means the value has not been verified.
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Every fact and feature listed for OsmAnd is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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License GPL-3.0 verified 2026-07-11
Source code in main repositories is covered by GPLv3 (license exceptions below):
https://github.com/osmandapp/OsmAnd/blob/master/LICENSE -
Starts at $5.99/month (OsmAnd Pro Monthly) verified 2026-07-11
$5.99 / $39.99
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Pricing model Freemium verified 2026-07-11
OsmAnd+ and Maps+ offer the same features. The only difference is that OsmAnd+ is a separate paid app, while Maps+ is a subscription or in-app purchase.
https://osmand.net/docs/user/purchases/android/ -
Platforms iOS, Android verified 2026-07-11
OsmAnd is a mobile application for Maps and Navigation available for Android and iOS.
https://osmand.net/docs/user/start-with/first-steps/ -
Status active verified 2026-07-11
Commits on Jul 10, 2026
https://github.com/osmandapp/OsmAnd/commits/master -
Offline maps Yes verified 2026-07-11
Download complete maps by country or region
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/osmand-maps-travel-navigate/id934850257 -
Turn-by-turn navigation Yes verified 2026-07-11
Navigate offline for driving, cycling, walking, hiking, and more
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/osmand-maps-travel-navigate/id934850257 -
Public transit Yes verified 2026-07-11
Public transport is an additional layer that allows you to display transport routes and stops on the map, to check detailed information about them and to navigate.
https://osmand.net/docs/user/map/public-transport/ -
Cycling & hiking routing Yes verified 2026-07-11
Explore foot, hiking, and bike paths included in offline maps
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/osmand-maps-travel-navigate/id934850257 -
OpenStreetMap-based Yes verified 2026-07-11
Use detailed OpenStreetMap-based maps with POIs, Favorites, and customizable overlays
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/osmand-maps-travel-navigate/id934850257 -
No tracking Partial verified 2026-07-11
we entirely avoid using such services and do not transfer such data to third parties
https://osmand.net/help-online/mission/ -
Speed camera alerts Yes verified 2026-07-11
Speed cameras – alerts about speed camera locations.
https://osmand.net/docs/user/navigation/guidance/navigation-settings/ -
CarPlay / Android Auto Yes verified 2026-07-11
Android Auto provides an adapted and optimized version of the OsmAnd app for safe use while driving.
https://osmand.net/docs/user/navigation/auto-car/ -
Search quality Yes verified 2026-07-11
provides accuracy, visibility, and convenience in finding interesting places, routes and services
https://osmand.net/docs/user/search/search-poi/ -
Live traffic Partial verified 2026-07-11
Real-time traffic information
https://osmand.net/docs/user/map/raster-maps/
FAQ
Yes. Magic Earth, Organic Maps and Apple Maps have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Organic Maps — every license claim links its source.